Review of Schindler's List (1993) by Neal J — 09 Jun 2016

The AFI (American film institute) named Citizen Kane the greatest film of all time, but I disagree. In my opinion Steven Spielbergs Schindlers List is the greatest movie ever made. Shot in gorgeous black and white cinematography and housing some of best acting, including Liam Neeson's( had the academy voters knew about Forrest Gump ahead of time, Tom Hanks may not have won Best Actor over Liam) powerful and unforgettable performance of a complex man living in a violent and chaotic world.

What I love the most about this movie is its historical atmosphere. Not only has Steven Spielberg crafted a cinematic masterpiece but he has successfully educated, inform, and transported his audience to a time in history that is hard to forget as it is to bare.

The movie never slows down, even at 3 hrs and 15 mins., and the length is important to the films realism because of content. The Germans Nazis were methodical and systematic with their crimes against Jews and humanity.

The more you watch this film the more you realize how important it is. Every now and then we need to be reminded that evil exists, and that each and every one of us has the ability to sacrifice what we have to save another from this evil, even if our original intentions were selfish.

Winner of seven academy awards (tied 5th most all time) including Best Picture and Director, Schindler's List is a triumph of the highest order.